Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. There is a sharp distinction between factual and fictional stories.
2. Even stories that are believed to be factual have an element of poetic creativity.
3. Traditional myths have two purposes: to strengthen social bonding among people and to fortify the individual psychologically.
4. Fairy tales have been described by psychoanalysts as pure wishful thinking.
5. "Reality shows" are scripted to a great extent and their content and structure are heavily edited to keep the audience's interest.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Nancy, I saw you in Smiley's Bar last night. Level with me. Are you still getting drunk on a regular basis?
A) False cause. B) Argument against the person, abusive. C) Begging the question. D) No fallacy. E) Complex question.
What is wrong with the statement "I know what I had for breakfast, but I might be mistaken about it"?
A. You cannot be wrong if you know something. B. You cannot know something unless you are certain of it. C. You cannot be mistaken about something you believe. D. No statement can be known unless it is warranted.
What kind of reasoning is found in the just cause principle?
A) Utilitarianism B) Natural law C) Relativism D) Categorical imperative